The Black Death

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How was the Black Death originally spread?

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Fleas on infected rats bit them and then jumped onto onto humans and bit them.

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What was an economic consequence of the Black Death?

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Livestock that was used for food and wool died.

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How was the Black Death spread over oceans?

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It followed trade routes.

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What was a social effect of the Black Death?

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People stayed away from one another.

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Where did the Black Plague, or the Bubonic Plague, start?

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It started in Central Asia and moved west along the Silk Road and reached Eastern Europe by 1343.

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The Bubonic Plague was responsible for the death of...

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nearly half the population of Europe.

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From what continent did the Bubonic Plague most likely come?

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Asia

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How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?

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The economy shrank as the workforce decreased.

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According to the chart, what is the approximate decrease in the population of Europe as a result of the plague? Options: 10%, 25%, 50%, 90%

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50%

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How did the Black Death have a positive impact on the economy of Europe?

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It brought an end to feudalism and increased the wages of average workers.